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Chevrolet Malibu vs BMW 3 Series

2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2016 BMW 3 Series
2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$21,680

MSRP

$33,150

Listings

289

Listings

340

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Reviews Summary

Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.

Reviews Summary

Forget about Nissan’s claim that it builds a 4-door sports car. Especially in new 340i guise, the BMW 3 Series is the real deal, an actual sports car equipped with four doors, thrilling to drive under almost every circumstance, and roomy enough for you and three other people. But is a 3 Series a luxury car? That’s debatable.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 160 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 180 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

24

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

36
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 BMW 3 Series
2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 BMW 3 Series
$33,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$21,680
$33,150
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.3

4.6

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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7.5 out of 10

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Summary
Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.
Forget about Nissan’s claim that it builds a 4-door sports car. Especially in new 340i guise, the BMW 3 Series is the real deal, an actual sports car equipped with four doors, thrilling to drive under almost every circumstance, and roomy enough for you and three other people. But is a 3 Series a luxury car? That’s debatable.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.5L 160 hp I4
2.0L 180 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
180 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
27
24
MPG Highway
36
36

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